Brandeis University

Ex-head of Reform seminary to run Israel studies center at Brandeis

Rabbi David Ellenson, a scholar of Judaic studies and a prolific author, served a dozen years as president of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion.

Brandeis president will be paid after stepping down

Frederick Lawrence, whose annual compensation exceeds $1 million, will continue to be paid for nearly two years after he leaves on July 1.

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Jewish artist’s Lincoln portrait gets a brief moment in the sun

The painting by Solomon Nunes Carvahlo is the only known portrait of the 16th president by a Jewish contemporary.

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Hirsi Ali floats conversion to Judaism

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Lackluster fundraising eyed as Frederick Lawrence leaves Brandeis

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Study: Seattle’s Jewish population soared 70 percent since 2001

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Brandeis President Frederick Lawrence leaving post

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Historian Jonathan Sarna leaves hospital, thanks supporters

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Historian Jonathan Sarna hospitalized, in critical condition

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Brandeis withdraws honor to activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a critic of Islam

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